Hotel Vestibul PalacevsRiva
Both Hotel Vestibul Palace and Riva are praised by those who travel for a living. On balance, Hotel Vestibul Palace scores significantly better than Riva. Hotel Vestibul Palace is ranked #1 in Split with endorsements from 12 publications like Oyster, Condé Nast Traveler and Concierge.
Hotel Vestibul Palace Show All Reviews
Iza Vestibula 4a, Split 21000, Croatia
From $288/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Free Breakfast
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
Rough Guide
"Swanky designer hotel occupying a Renaissance town house in an atmospheric Old-Town location."
Concierge
"With a mere five rooms and two suites, it's a true-blue boutique, with locally produced custom-made contemporary furniture that looks fabulous against the naked, ancient stone walls."
Fodor's
"Three palaces from different eras have been combined to form this intimate Old Town standout with interiors that have been carefully renovated to expose Roman stone- and brick-work." Full review
Lonely Planet
"The poshest in the palace, this award-winning boutique hideaway has seven stylish rooms and suites, all with exposed ancient walls, leather and wood, and the full spectrum of upscale amenities." Full review
Travel + Leisure
"It literally took three palaces to build this boutique hotel in central Split, combining Romanic, Gothic, and Renaissance structures to produce Hotel Vestibul on Croatia’s Adriatic coast." Full review
Star Service
"Constructed from the creative merging of three Roman palaces stretching across the romantic, Gothic and Renaissance eras, Hotel Vestibul Palace is the best option here for demanding travelers." Full review
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The small room count means a limited staff; when things are busy, special requests can be forgotten.
Time Out
"Set in a modest little building adjoining the open-roofed vestibule in the palace, this friendly seven-room boutique hotel is certainly swish." Full review
Condé Nast Traveler
82.2
"The tiny hotel in the heart of Diocletian's Palace is a striking blend of ancient history and 21st-century luxury." Full review
The Telegraph
9.0
"This chic boutique hotel in the heart of Diocletian's Palace in Split occupies a cluster of historic buildings with contemporary interiors." Full review
Oyster
Upscale
"The four-pearl Hotel Vestibul Palace is a chic boutique hideaway set within the ancient walls of Diocletian’s Palace in Split’s old town." Full review
Riva
Riva BB, Split 21450, Croatia
From $0/night
Fodor's
"Located on the palm-lined waterfront, opposite the ferry landing station, Hotel Riva is considered one of Hvar's hippest hotels." Full review
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If you object to late-night noise, forfeit the sea view and ask for a room at the back.
Time Out
"A lovely little place...the half-board rates on offer at Riva are absolute bargains, out of season, when the only sound you will hear is the occasional fishing boat." Full review
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Ask about weekly rates, too – sometimes they offer seven nights for six.